How Energy Rebates Can Offer Real Savings in the Greenhouse
March 8, 2024 Greenhouse growers are constantly looking for more opportunities for climate-smart farming. The benefits of this are twofold — environmental protection and cost savings. Electricity and gas for a greenhouse can be a major chunk of the operating expenses, which is why energy rebates are a huge opportunity to reduce costs.
Energy rebates typically come from utility providers when a grower selects technology or equipment that is energy efficient. Utility providers vary greatly across North America, however, so unfortunately, the process of applying for energy rebates quickly becomes complex. Despite this obstacle, industry experts recommend installing energy-efficient technology and working with your local utility provider to reap the rewards.
Energy rebates typically come from utility providers when a grower selects technology or equipment that is energy efficient. Utility providers vary greatly across North America, however, so unfortunately, the process of applying for energy rebates quickly becomes complex. Despite this obstacle, industry experts recommend installing energy-efficient technology and working with your local utility provider to reap the rewards.
In many cases, energy rebates may be an untapped resource. Growers who access these incentives may receive a significant reimbursement for their new technology, but if growers are not aware of their options, they could miss out.
Learn more in an article in Meister Media Worldwide’s new Climate-Smart Farming, part of the Global Insights Series. Check out the full report here, and access past reports on technology, soil health, biological crop protection, labor, and more here.
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